How would you manage this lesion on the medial foot?
Case discussion: A 65-year-old female patient presents with this lesion on her medial foot. What next?

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In this week's case discussion, submitted by Dr Terry Harvey, we look at a lesion on the medial foot of a 65-year-old female patient.
The patient states it is painful to wear shoes, and the lesion has bled when rubbed.
What do you think of this lesion, and what would you do next?
Update
The lesion was excised and the diagnosis was basal cell carcinoma.
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